Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History Oral History Project
- Tape R-6130
- Item
- 1971
Interviews conducted by Alex Lapchuk, Bob Ellis, George Grassick and Gillian Hanley for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.
John Cook of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1887, discusses his immigration to Canada, the William Pearson Land Company, working his homestead near Earl Grey, community co-operation and the impact of the Depression.
Helen Powell of Lumsden, Saskatchewan speaks about her homesteading experiences from 1910.
Rachel Ingham of Regina, Saskatchewan recalls her experiences living in Regina from 1918.
Isidore Charles Nollet of Regina, Saskatchewan, a rancher and politician born in 1898, discusses his personal background, ranching near Lloydminster, and his involvement in community activities and in the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). He recalls his memories of various individuals prominent in the CCF.
Dan Salewich of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, a railroad employee born in 1884, discusses his work for the railroad, involvement in the Ukrainian Farm Labour Temple Association and the On-to-Ottawa Trek in 1935.
Ike Tallentire of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1896, recalls his experiences on arrival in Canada in 1914 and homesteading in the Earl Grey area from 1927.